I just picked up a 1648 Alumacraft NCS. It has a large front deck and a rear seat. In between is an 8x 46.5 flat area with no seats and just the bare ribs. I just laid a piece of treated plywood in the bottom and I like the look of the large open floor. Last night I was reading that the current t...

It actually came out weighing a lot less than aluminum with steel frame, etc. and cheaper too. Plus with wood, should you decide to change it around later its a lot easier to remake it all. ... How to deck a Jon Boat? Theme . View Full Version on Mobile . BassResource (Default)

Jon-Boat Mods . This page is a listing of pictures and ideas for modification of Jon-Boats. ... And deck courtesy lights. The deck is non skid, sealed and self bailing. Two hard mounted 48qt igloo coolers with seat cushions. ... After drilling the rivets and removing the seats, I chemical stripped the entire boat and began the custom aluminum ...

Re: putting a deck on a jon boat-anyone done it? I have stood on the floor of the Jon when poling in shallow water and casting. I may have to try it and see how tippy it is with the raised center of gravity with the deck.

The frame should be drilled to the sides of your boat so that the boat sides do not flex with the added weight of the fisherman. Depending on the size of your Jon Boat, you might need a center brace in the frame to support the middle of your casting deck.

Jon-Boat Mods . This page is a listing of pictures and ideas for modification of Jon-Boats. ... And deck courtesy lights. The deck is non skid, sealed and self bailing. Two hard mounted 48qt igloo coolers with seat cushions.

Find and save ideas about Jon boat on Pinterest. | See more ideas about John boats, Bass boat ideas and Aluminum boat. ... My homemade portable cooler livewell. Simple inexpensive way to have a livewell for your jon boat or as a reserve for your bass boat ... Custom flat deck for a Jon boat Find this Pin and more on My aluminum work by Matt Burke.

These decked-out jon boats might make a bass boat guy jealous. Fishing season is upon us! If you haven’t already noticed, ice is melting everywhere and the fish are going to start biting.. Hopefully, you have a nice boat to get out on the water and get after it.

Learning how to build a deck for a fishing boat can seem like a time-consuming task, but the rewards are very fruitful. Once you’ve completed your task, you’ll be able to enjoy your new deck for a fishing boat with a sense of accomplishment. Fishing boat decks can be used for a variety of purposes, […]

Many fishermen like to make a casting deck so that they can move around unrestricted and fish more water in a shorter amount of time. Removing the front two seats in a Jon Boat is a necessity if you would like to make a casting deck.

You can even sink a foot pedal into the custom built jon boat deck for a sleek design? You betcha. 3. Small lake? No problem. bassresource.com. A lot of jon boats are small. There’s no reason to not still fish in comfort and style. Just check out this design and ask if yourself if you could do it too. 2. Super flat bottom